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Rafael Torres, MD

Chief Quality Officer

White Plains Hospital

White Plains, NY

Dr. Torres is responsible for quality across all touchpoints at White Plains Hospital, a 292-bed institution serving as the tertiary hub of the Bronx, N.Y. Montefiore Health System. The hospital handles more than 28,000 discharges and nearly 90,000 emergency department visits annually. In 2025, the hospital received its 14th consecutive “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group and earned a Healthgrades “Patient Safety Excellence Award,” placing it among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. White Plains Hospital also earned its fourth consecutive 5-star rating for quality from CMS, and was the only hospital in the country to receive the 2025 American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet prize for its diabetes management program thanks to an innovative remote patient monitoring initiative. Dr. Torres has been recognized as a “Healthcare Hero” by Westchester Magazine and with the “Excellence in Healthcare Award” by the United Hospital Fund.

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Patient Safety Experts to Know

These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

2026 Winner

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145 Patient Safety Experts to Know

These Patient Safety Experts to Know have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing patient care standards and minimizing healthcare risks. Their innovative approaches, extensive research, and commitment to safety protocols have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes and setting new benchmarks in healthcare safety.

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